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Forest of Dean

Forestry commission for Ford

November 26, 2010
Forest of Dean announce Martyn Ford as their new MD.


Burnt Fairey bandroom

Hawk Green help Fairey fund

November 26, 2010
A former collegue comes to the immediate help of English Champions.


Brighton

40th recital mark for Brighton

November 26, 2010
Euphonium performer Charley Brighton has reached a significant milestone in his quest for a greater audience for his beloved instrument.


Llwydcoed

Drama and delight for Llwydcoed at Blaenavon

November 26, 2010
There was drama mixed with delight for the Llwydcoed Band at the recent Blaenavon SEWBBA Contest.


fAIRLOP

Fairlop get connected

November 26, 2010
Fairlop Brass get a connection bonus from BT.


Terry Webster

Webster delight at record Grimey win

November 24, 2010
Grimethorpe's Band Manager was a very happy man at the conclusion of the 2010 Brass in Concert Championships.


Sage

Music judges pinpoint Sage impressions

November 24, 2010
4BR talks to Derek Broadbent and Rob Wiffen at the conclusion of the 2010 Brass in Concert Championship.


Brian Hilson

Hilson reveals entertainment points

November 24, 2010
4BR talks to Entertainment adjudicator Brian Hilson at the conclusion of the 2010 Brass in Concert Championship.


Perth

Judges open up in Perth

November 24, 2010
4R talks to Howard Snell, Hannes Buchegger and Simon Dobson at the conclusion of the Scottish Open Championship in Perth.


Perth

Judges reveal open opinions from Scottish Challenge Shield

November 23, 2010
Stephen Roberts, Les Neish and C Brian Buckley reveal their open findings from the recent Scottish Challenge Shield contest in Perth.


wOFFINDEN

Main supplies new MD at Markham

November 23, 2010
Markham Main Colliery Band has been boosted by the appointment of a new MD in Bob Woffinden.


Helston

Results: Helston Solo & Quartet

November 23, 2010
There was a fine turn out of banding talent in Cornwall at the Helston Solo & Quartet contest.


Davoren

Flowers Youth gain PolySteel sponsor

November 23, 2010
The Flowers Youth Band under Tom Davoren has gained sponsorship from the PolySteel Company.


Exciting additions at Golcar

November 23, 2010
There have been a number of new signings at the Golcar Band in Yorkshire.


SBBA

Scottish banding set for Government boost

November 23, 2010
Huge boost for Scottish banding as Culture Minister announces £10 million investment in Youth Music Initiative.


Wire Brass

Wire ends contesting connections

November 23, 2010
Bactiguard Wire Brass has announced that it will cease contesting at the end of the year.


John Packer

Advert: John Packer Ltd

November 23, 2010
John Packer team up with Sterling Musical Instruments for exciting lower brass launch.


PLC

Advert: PLC Music

November 23, 2010
There are some fantastic new releases out on the PLC Music label — all with a Christmas flavour.


Geneva

Advert: Geneva Instruments

November 23, 2010
Geneva congratulates Fairey brilliance.


Davies

Davies claims Welsh conducting award

November 23, 2010
Gary Davies becomes 2010 Welsh Conductor of the Year.


BTM

Results: SEWBBA Blaenavon

November 23, 2010
BTM takes the honours at Blaenavon as the 2010 Welsh League series comes to an exciting climax.


Blidworth

Results: West Midlands BBA

November 23, 2010
There was a fine turn out of bands in Leamington Spa in the weekend where Oddfellows, Blidworth, Rushden and Ireland Colliery enjoyed success.


Lydbrook

Results: Gloucester BBA

November 23, 2010
Coleford played host to a fine turn out of bands on the weekend, with Lydbrook, City of Bristol and AW Parker Drybrook leading the way.


Brownbill

First class anniversary for Edge Hill

November 23, 2010
There was a first class reminder of the great Edge Hill Railway Band in Liverpool on the weekend, led by Ian Brownbill.


Drybrook

Double delight for Drybrook

November 23, 2010
There was a weekend of success both sides of Offa's Dyke for AW Parker (Drybrook) Band.




wobplay

New ownership announced for World of Brass, Wobplay and World of Sound

July 1 • The trio of leading brass band music brands have been bought as an independent business by Adam Goldsmith and Nicki Tonge.


Spring Festival

Venues and dates for 2027 & 2028 Spring Festival announced

July 1 • Town Hall Birmingham and the Royal Birmingham Conservatoire will host the 2027 and 2028 British Open Spring Festival contests as long term plans are put in place following feedback.


Cory

Cory set for Tibetan title challenge in Kerkrade

June 30 • The Welsh champion will head to the World Music Contest armed with a third adventure of Tintin courtesy of the pseudonym inspired Paul Raphael.


Score

Kapitol looking for York judges...

June 30 • Kapitol Promotions and the Association of Brass Band Adjudicators are looking for people to start their judging journey in York in September.


Regent Hall Concerts - Central Band of the RAF

Thursday 2 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Air Force Squadronaires

Friday 3 July • Regent Hall (The Salvation Army). 275 Oxford Street. London W1C2DJ


Regent Brass - Living Lines

Sunday 5 July • St Saviour's, Pimlico, St.George's Square, Pimlico, London SW1V 3QW


Regent Hall Concerts - Royal Greenwich Brass Band

Sunday 5 July • St Alfege Church . Greenwich Church Street. London SE10 9BJ


Regent Brass - Brass on the Grass

Wednesday 22 July • The College Garden, Westminster Abbey, Deans Yard, London SW1P 3PA


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Euphonium - With an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026, we're looking to fill our Solo Euphonium seat. If you're the strong player that we're interested in, please get in touch.


Cross Keys Silver Band

July 2 • Solo Horn - We're looking to recruit a new Solo Horn player to help shape the section in our 2nd section band in South Wales. We have an array of concerts, contests and community engagements lined up for the remainder of 2026.


Crewe Brass

July 1 • Crewe Brass are looking for a FRONT ROW CORNET to join our highly motivated 4th section band. We are a very welcoming and sociable band, with a positive outlook and a reasonably busy calendar of engagements. Other enquiries are welcome.


Ian Porthouse


Cornet soloist, clinician, conductor and adjudicator


               

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